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René Magritte is without any doubt one of the greatest Belgian artists. If you are unfamiliar with his work, there are 2 museums in Brussels dedicated to his works.

This year sees the 50th anniversary of the death of Magritte, resulting in extra exhibitions in Brussels. And you can also visit the house where he spent his childhood in Jette, which is part of the Belgian capital.

But the pictures that I have shown so far are not from Brussels nor from Jette. This is a place called Zinnik/Soignies and it plays a very important role in the life of Magritte.

Every year, Magritte’s family used to vacation here. As a young boy, he used to play at the old cemetery with one of his friends. One day, Magritte saw a painter here and that is when he knew he wanted to become one as well.

This is actually one of the oldest cemeteries in Belgium. Although a bit neglected, it is still a very photogenic place.

The cemetery dates back to the 12th century and features a chapel and a museum. You can find it right in the heart of Soignies.

After our visit to the cemetery, Lars and I went for a stroll and ended up – as always – in the local church.

Zinnik/Soignies is located to the southwest of Brussels and can be reached by train. Head to the church and then follow the signs towards the old cemetery.

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Life is either an incredible adventure or it is nothing at all. Join us in our quest to find extraordinary places and experiences in Spain and the rest of Europe! It is not because you are fifty or sixty that life is no longer exciting, far from it! We are a Danish – Belgian couple, who spend most of their time (and money!) on car trips in all corners of Europe.

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Coming up on the blog:
* A Visit To Train World.
* Kanal – Centre Pompidou.
* Cozy Café Caberdouche.
* Exploring the Olives and Mountains Route.
* Driving on the Raisins Route.
* Where the Biggest Waves in the World Roam.
* Driving around in the Algarve.
* Being Foodies in Estremoz.
* A Visit to the Mezquita in Cordoba.
* Foodie Adventures in Cordoba.
* An Escapade to Ronda.
* The Big Move – Sun, Sea and… Food!

Excursions we have in mind for the second half of 2018 – 2019:
* Alhambra in Granada.
* Animal Parks in Benalmadena and Estepona.
* Christmas Tour in East-Europe.
* Spanish Christmas Markets.
* A Visit to Ceuta.
* Visiting movie locations in Calpe.
* Game of Thrones filming locations in Southern Spain.

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